Playoff Positioning Showdown in Motown – Chicago Bulls at Detroit Pistons
April 14, 2009
The Chicago Bulls (40-40 SU, 41-38-1 ATS, 43-35-2 O/U) and the Detroit Pistons (39-41 SU, 34-46 ATS, 38-40-2 O/U) will continue jockeying for postseason position when they meet at The Palace of Auburn Hills at 7:30 PM ET.
The Bulls won their fourth straight game on Saturday, beating the Charlotte Bobcats 113-106 but failing to cover the spread for BetOnline NBA online betting backers as a 9.5-point home favorite.
Veteran shooting guard Ben Gordon scored a game-high 39 points while the 219 combined points played Under the posted O/U total of 199.5 points.
The Pistons had their modest three-game winning streak snapped in its 106-102 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night.
The Pistons failed to cover the spread as 2-point home favorites while the final score played Over the 206-point O/U total.
Here is a look at tonight’s key trends, followed by my in-depth analysis and NBA Free Picks.
The Bulls are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 vs. NBA Central.
The Bulls are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
The Pistons are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 Monday games.
The Pistons are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as a favorite of 0.5-4.5.
The Bulls are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings in Detroit.
The Over is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in Detroit.
The Bulls are 7-0 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
The Over is 5-1-1 in the last 7 meetings.
The Underdog is 8-3 ATS in the last 11 meetings.
NBA Odds
Chicago Bulls +4 -110
Detroit Pistons -4 -110
Over 196½ -110
Under 196½ -110
Analysis: Believe it or not BetOnline NBA sports betting enthusiasts, the Chicago Bulls have covered the spread in seven straight and nine of the last 10 meetings against the Detroit Pistons while the Over has played out in three of the last four contests and seven of 10 overall.
While the Bulls are paying better basketball than their counterparts in this contest, I like the veteran-laden Pistons to pull out the cover for NBA sports betting backers with a narrow, hard-fought home win over their longtime division rivals.
NBA Free Picks: Pistons -4 Points/Over 196½ Total Points
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